Let's remember Irene Fargo four years after his death: the voice that brought the opera to Sanremo
Four years ago he disappeared Irene Fargosinger and performer with an elegant voice who in the early nineties managed to carve out an important space for himself in Italian music thanks to his participation in the Sanremo Festival. On the anniversary of her death we retrace the career of an artist who, despite having garnered the affection of a faithful public, today is remembered less than her career deserves.
Originally from Palazzolo sull'Oglio, Flavia Pozzaglio in art Irene Fargo he began to make himself known at the end of the 1980s by participating in two editions of the Castrocaro Festival. The real leap in popularity, however, came with Sanremo Festivalwhere he took part in the section for two consecutive years New Proposals.
Irene Fargotwo Sanremos that made her known to the general public
In 1991 it took second place among the New Proposals with Ibsen's Woman. The following year he returned to the Ariston stage with Like a Turandotonce again obtaining second place.
The two participations in Sanremo allowed her to reach the national public and obtain good sales results with the albums published in those years, confirming herself among the most appreciated voices of the new Italian melodic scene.
Television, theater and the collaborations of his career
In the nineties Irene Fargo he was a regular presence in numerous television programs dedicated to music. He participated in the Cantagiroal Italian Festivala Long live Naples, Sunday In et al Festivalbar.
He was also a guest on the afternoon programs of Paolo Limiti, See you on TV and Summer on TVwhere he interpreted great classics of Italian and international music, highlighting his vocal qualities.
Over the course of his career he alternated television, theater and artistic collaborations. Colleagues with whom he shared projects include Lucio Dalla, Grace Di Michele, Giovanna Nocetti, Roby Facchinetti, Nicolò Agliardi And Renato Zero.
Twelve albums and the love for Neapolitan song
The discography of Irene Fargo includes twelve albums published in Italy, one in Spain and singles also distributed in Belgium.
A significant part of her artistic career was dedicated to Neapolitan song, a passion that led her to record two collections dedicated to the great Neapolitan classics. His work also received the appreciation of Roberto Murolowho after listening to one of her auditions told her: “For being from Brescia, you sing much better than many Neapolitans.”.
The songs to rediscover the talent of Irene Fargo
To remember his voice and his interpretative style we propose some of the most representative performances of his career:
Like a Turandotpresented at the 1992 Sanremo Festival.
The interpretation of It was May in the special Long live Naples.
The video broadcast by Techetechete after his passing.
The performance at Festivalbar 1992perfect to listen to again even during the summer.
Four years after his death, the repertoire of Irene Fargo it remains a testimony to his interpretative sensitivity and ability to bring the general public closer to a repertoire that ranged from songwriting to the lyrical and Neapolitan tradition.
